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Latest ASX share market news. Find out which Australian shares are moving the stock market today, and which shares to buy.

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Resources Shares

South32 shares rocket 70% higher. Is it too late to buy?

| Samantha Menzies

Here's what analysts expect from the miner this year.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why UBS says it's time to sell Treasury Wine Estates shares

| Cameron England

Doubts cast on turnaround plans.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

How is your super actually invested?

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

The job is only half done.

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Technology Shares

Why are ASX 200 tech shares diving 13% this week?

| Bronwyn Allen

And why is 2026 starting out so poorly for the tech sector?

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Bank Shares

Sell alert! Why this expert is calling time on Westpac shares

| Bernd Struben

A leading investment analyst forecasts mounting headwinds for Westpac shares.

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Share Fallers

Why EOS, Lotus Resources, REA, and Web Travel shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week deep in the red. But why?

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Materials Shares

The lithium price could increase by how much!

| Cameron England

Robust demand from electric vehicles spells good news for lithium producers.

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Bank Shares

Westpac vs CBA shares, which is the better buy?

| Grace Alvino

If I had to choose one Australian bank today, I’d rather own quality than chase yield.

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Cryptocurrencies

The Bitcoin price has now halved since October. What's going on?

| Bernd Struben

Bitcoin and Ethereum are both crashing again on Friday. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Brambles, HMC Capital, ResMed, and Rio Tinto shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are avoiding the selloff and are pushing higher on Friday.

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Resources Shares

Capstone Copper shares in a slump despite good news out of Chile

| Cameron England

Strike action has come to an end.

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Gold

Up more than 100% in a year, this gold stock could double again one broker says

| Cameron England

A key approval process kicked off this week.

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ETFs

Here are my 2 favourite ASX ETFs to buy for high-yield passive income in 2026

| Grace Alvino

I want passive income that’s dependable, diversified, and doesn’t require constant tinkering.

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Energy Shares

Why is this ASX uranium stock crashing 30%?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why this stock has lost almost a third of its value today.

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Share Fallers

Why is the Web Travel share price crashing 41% on Friday?

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are pummelling Web Travel shares today. But why?

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Industrials Shares

Austal shares crash over 30% from their peak. Is it time to buy?

| Samantha Menzies

The ASX defence stock boomed last month.

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Communication Shares

News Corp shares plunge to a fresh 12-month low on earnings results

| Cameron England

A solid result has not impressed the market.

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Materials Shares

Rio Tinto shares charge higher after Glencore merger collapses

| James Mickleboro

The parties couldn't come to an agreement.

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Travel Shares

Is the Qantas share price a buy for its 5% dividend yield?

| Tristan Harrison

Is Qantas’ dividend about to fly higher?

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Earnings Results

Why is the REA share price crashing 18% today?

| James Mickleboro

This property listings company is having a day to forget on Friday.

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Healthcare Shares

Up 43% since December, ASX 300 healthcare share announces milestone achievement

| Bernd Struben

The ASX healthcare stock is working across 140 clinical sites.

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Small Cap Shares

This ASX penny stock could rocket 40%, says broker

| James Mickleboro

Here's the small cap that Bell Potter is recommending to clients with a high tolerance for risk.

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Share Market News

Neuren Pharmaceuticals kicks off Phase 3 trial in rare syndrome

| Laura Stewart

Neuren Pharmaceuticals shares are on watch after dosing began in its key Phase 3 trial for Phelan-McDermid syndrome.

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Broker Notes

Top broker forecasts another 83% upside for this outperforming ASX All Ords tech stock

| Bernd Struben

A leading broker expects outsized gains from this ASX All Ords tech stock in 2026. But why?

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ETFs

Want to invest in the best stocks in the world? Try these ASX ETFs

| James Mickleboro

Looking international? Here are three funds to consider buying.

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Earnings Results

Charter Hall Retail REIT posts higher earnings and distributions in 1H FY26

| Laura Stewart

Charter Hall Retail REIT reported higher earnings and distributions for 1H FY26, with strong occupancy and portfolio growth.

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Retail Shares

Are Wesfarmers shares a buy for passive income?

| Marc Van Dinther

The outlook for the blue-chip stock is solid, but far from spectacular.

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Healthcare Shares

Two booming ASX healthcare stocks investors should be buying the dip on

| Aaron Bell

Is this a buy the dip opportunity?

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Earnings Results

News Corp reports robust Q2 FY26 earnings growth

| Laura Stewart

News Corp delivered higher revenue and EBITDA in Q2 FY26, driven by Dow Jones and Digital Real Estate Services growth.

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Cheap Shares

1 Australian stock ready to surge in 2026

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter sees potential for this stock to almost double in value following recent weakness.

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Earnings Results

REA Group earnings: Profit and dividend up in strong H1 FY26 result

| Laura Stewart

REA Group lifts half-year profit and dividend as property market strength and digital leadership continue to drive growth.

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Share Market News

Rio Tinto confirms no merger with Glencore after review

| Laura Stewart

Rio Tinto has announced it won't pursue a merger with Glencore, reaffirming its focus on long-term value for shareholders.

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Blue Chip Shares

Which ASX shares benefit from a stronger AUD?

| Aaron Bell

Where should investors look with a strengthening AUD?

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REITs

Why 2026 could be the year of the REIT rebound

| Aaron Bell

The case for REITs in 2026.

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Growth Shares

3 stellar ASX growth shares that could rise 25% to 50%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts see potential for these shares to deliver big returns for investors.

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ETFs

Harness momentum with this new ASX ETF

| Aaron Bell

Here's what you need to know about the newest ASX ETF from Betashares.

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Growth Shares

2 excellent ASX All Ords stocks I'd buy today

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses are far too cheap, in my opinion.

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Resources Shares

Forget bonds, metals are now the 'essential hedges': experts

| Bronwyn Allen

Global asset manager, Sprott, says the global debasement trade will keep pushing up demand for metals.

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Energy Shares

3 top ASX energy stocks dividend investors should watch

| Marc Van Dinther

Dividend yields north of 5% could be compelling for passive income.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

How Aldi is planning to disrupt Woolworths and Coles

| Tristan Harrison

The discount German supermarket chain has ideas on how to grow market share.

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